The Buckeyes announce a host of staff changes, including the hiring of Tyler Bowen and a promotion for Billy Fessler.

Ohio State football coach Ryan Day quickly went into offseason mode after a Jan. 20 win against Notre Dame. He lost defensive coordinator Jim Knowles to Penn State, offensive coordinator Chip Kelly to the Raiders and offensive line coach Justin Frye to the Cardinals.

Hartline, who has spent eight years with the Buckeyes and led the wide receivers room, was promoted to offensive coordinator. He has recruited and developed high-caliber wide receivers, including Chris Olave, Garrett Wilson, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Marvin Harrison Jr. and Jeremiah Smith.

Jim Knowles did not attend Ohio State football's championship celebration before leaving for Penn State. One Big Ten coach came to Knowles' defense.

At the request of Ryan Day, a former Navy SEAL, who also has played in the NFL, gave the Ohio State football team some leadership tips during their College Football Playoff run.

Ohio State went on a special run after losing to Michigan for the fourth straight time that will be remembered forever. Going on that four-game run after the loss to Michigan, with wins over Tennessee,

The Buckeyes head coach has pinpointed the exact moment he knew his side were going to be crowned national champions during their CFP run, despite not yet making it to the final